Description

Aziridine, 1-[(5-Methyl-2-Furanyl)Methyl]- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a reactive aziridine ring substituted with a 5-methyl-2-furanylmethyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for creating custom molecules with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Polymer Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives where the reactive aziridine ring enables covalent crosslinking for enhanced durability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with tailored biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in creating advanced functional materials, such as dendrimers, smart polymers, or surface modifiers.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Used in research for modifying biomolecules (proteins, peptides) due to the ring-opening reactivity of the aziridine moiety with nucleophiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Functions as a precursor for synthesizing novel nitrogen-donor ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aziridine, 1-[(5-Methyl-2-Furanyl)Methyl]- (9Ci)
CAS No.	193202-85-6
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO
Molecular Weight	137.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(5-Methyl-2-furyl)methyl]aziridine; N-[(5-Methyl-2-furanyl)methyl]aziridine; 1-((5-Methylfuran-2-yl)methyl)aziridine; Aziridine, 1-[(5-methyl-2-furanyl)methyl]-; (5-Methyl-2-furfuryl)aziridine; 2-[(Aziridin-1-yl)methyl]-5-methylfuran
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Quality Control

Our Aziridine, 1-[(5-Methyl-2-Furanyl)Methyl]- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.